公开(公告)号：US07506488B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-24

申请号：US11789850

申请日：2007-04-26

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

IPC分类号： B65B61/18 ,  B65B33/16 ,  B31B1/90

CPC分类号： A44B19/62 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B31B2155/00 ,  B31B2160/20 ,  B65B9/08 ,  B65B61/188 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T29/49782 ,  Y10T29/49783 ,  Y10T29/49785 ,  Y10T29/5101 ,  Y10T29/53291

摘要： Methods are provided for making slider-operated fasteners for use in reclosable plastic bags using at least a double index and dual unit operations. The methods involve forming two preseals, forming two notches within the preseals, applying two sliders into the previously formed notches, and applying two end stops proximate the previously applied sliders by having the various stations perform their respective functions, either simultaneously or at generally the same time, on different parts of the fastener spaced approximately at a double index. Also provided are methods of producing finished bags by applying the slider-operated fastener to a flat web of plastic film and conveying the web to a vertical or a horizontal form-fill-seal machine.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于制造用于可重新闭合的塑料袋中的滑块操作的紧固件的方法，其使用至少双折射率和双重单元操作。 这些方法包括形成两个预制件，在预制件内形成两个凹口，将两个滑块施加到先前形成的凹口中，并且通过使各个工位同时或大致相同地施加两个末端止挡件，使其靠近先前施加的滑块 在紧固件的不同部分上分开大致双重指数的时间。 还提供了通过将滑块操作的紧固件应用于塑料薄膜的平坦网并且将幅材输送到垂直或水平成形 - 填充密封机器来生产成品袋的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07200911B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US10922357

申请日：2004-08-20

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

IPC分类号： B21F45/18

CPC分类号： A44B19/62 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B31B2155/00 ,  B31B2160/20 ,  B65B9/08 ,  B65B61/188 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T29/49782 ,  Y10T29/49783 ,  Y10T29/49785 ,  Y10T29/5101 ,  Y10T29/53291

摘要： Methods are provided for making slider-operated fasteners for use in reclosable plastic bags using at least a double index and dual unit operations. The methods involve forming two preseals, forming two notches within the preseals, applying two sliders into the previously formed notches, and applying two end stops proximate the previously applied sliders by having the various stations perform their respective functions, either simultaneously or at generally the same time, on different parts of the fastener spaced approximately at a double index. Also provided are methods of producing finished bags by applying the slider-operated fastener to a flat web of plastic film and conveying the web to a vertical or a horizontal form-fill-seal machine.

公开(公告)号：US07228608B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-12

申请号：US10924163

申请日：2004-08-23

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

IPC分类号： B21F45/15 ,  B31B1/90

CPC分类号： A44B19/62 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B31B2155/00 ,  B31B2160/20 ,  B65B9/08 ,  B65B61/188 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T29/49782 ,  Y10T29/49783 ,  Y10T29/49785 ,  Y10T29/5101 ,  Y10T29/53291

摘要： Methods are provided for making slider-operated fasteners for use in reclosable plastic bags using at least a double index and dual unit operations. The methods involve forming two preseals, forming two notches within the preseals, applying two sliders into the previously formed notches, and applying two end stops proximate the previously applied sliders by having the various stations perform their respective functions, either simultaneously or at generally the same time, on different parts of the fastener spaced approximately at a double index. Also provided are methods of producing finished bags by applying the slider-operated fastener to a flat web of plastic film and conveying the web to a vertical or a horizontal form-fill-seal machine.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于制造用于可重新闭合的塑料袋中的滑块操作的紧固件的方法，其使用至少双折射率和双重单元操作。 这些方法包括形成两个预制件，在预制件内形成两个凹口，将两个滑块施加到先前形成的凹口中，并且通过使各个工位同时或大致相同地施加两个末端止挡件，使其靠近先前施加的滑块 在紧固件的不同部分上分开大致双重指数的时间。 还提供了通过将滑块操作的紧固件应用于塑料薄膜的平坦网并且将幅材输送到垂直或水平成形 - 填充密封机器来生产成品袋的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06780146B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-24

申请号：US10245080

申请日：2002-09-17

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Timothy W. Pistner ,  Alexander R. Provan

IPC分类号： B31B190

CPC分类号： A44B19/62 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B31B2155/00 ,  B31B2160/20 ,  B65B9/08 ,  B65B61/188 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T29/49782 ,  Y10T29/49783 ,  Y10T29/49785 ,  Y10T29/5101 ,  Y10T29/53291

摘要： Methods are provided for making slider-operated fasteners for use in reclosable plastic bags using at least a double index and dual unit operations. The methods involve forming two preseals, forming two notches within the preseals, applying two sliders into the previously formed notches, and applying two end stops proximate the previously applied sliders by having the various stations perform their respective functions, either simultaneously or at generally the same time, on different parts of the fastener spaced approximately at a double index. Also provided are methods of producing finished bags by applying the slider-operated fastener to a flat web of plastic film and conveying the web to a vertical or a horizontal form-fill-seal machine.

公开(公告)号：US06622353B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US10252650

申请日：2002-09-23

申请人： Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich

发明人： Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich

IPC分类号： A44B104

CPC分类号： B65D33/2591 ,  A44B19/16 ,  A44B19/36 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  Y10T24/25 ,  Y10T24/2532 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T24/45157 ,  Y10T24/45168 ,  Y10T29/49782 ,  Y10T29/49783 ,  Y10T29/49785

摘要： A slider-operated fastener comprises first and second opposing tracks including respective first and second interlocking profiles and respective first and second fins extending downward from the respective first and second profiles. The first and second fins are sealed to each other by a plurality of spaced preseals. After generating each preseal, a notch is formed in the profiles and upper portions of the fins at the generated preseal. To install a slider onto the fastener, the slider is initially positioned within the respective notch and then threaded onto the fastener in response to relative movement of the slider and the fastener. Either before or after the steps of forming each preseal and respective notch and installing the respective slider, the fastener is attached to a moving web of plastic film. The fastener-carrying web is later folded and sealed to form individual plastic bags. The preseals are advantageous in that they allow the fastener to be controlled during such downstream operations as notch formation and slider installation and when the fastener is tensioned by various rollers in the bag making machine. The preseals keep the interlocked profiles together and prevent them from moving longitudinally relative to each other. In addition, the preseals generally encompass the respective notches to assist in providing a leakproof barrier to entry into an interior of the fastener between the fins via the notches. This leakproof barrier is effective in the ultimately formed plastic bags.

摘要翻译： 滑块操作的紧固件包括第一和第二相对的轨道，包括相应的第一和第二互锁轮廓以及从相应的第一和第二轮廓向下延伸的相应的第一和第二翼片。 第一和第二散热片通过多个间隔的预压件彼此密封。 在产生每个预制件之后，在所产生的预制件的翅片的型材和上部形成切口。 为了将滑块安装到紧固件上，滑块首先被定位在相应的凹口内，然后响应于滑块和紧固件的相对运动而被拧到紧固件上。 在形成每个预制件和相应的切口的步骤之前或之后，并且安装相应的滑块，紧固件被附接到移动的塑料薄膜。 随后将紧固件承载网折叠并密封以形成单个塑料袋。 预制件的优点在于，它们允许在诸如凹口形成和滑块安装的下游操作期间以及当制袋机中的各种辊紧固紧固件时控制紧固件。 预制件将互锁型材保持在一起，并防止它们相对于彼此纵向移动。 此外，预压件通常包括相应的凹口以帮助提供防漏屏障，以经由凹口进入翅片之间的紧固件内部。 这种防漏屏障在最终形成的塑料袋中是有效的。

公开(公告)号：US06470551B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US09636421

申请日：2000-08-10

申请人： Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich

发明人： Alexander R. Provan ,  Thomas L. Coomber ,  Toby R. Thomas ,  Nathan A. Kolovich

IPC分类号： B29D500

CPC分类号： B65D33/2591 ,  A44B19/16 ,  A44B19/36 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  Y10T24/25 ,  Y10T24/2532 ,  Y10T24/2534 ,  Y10T24/45157 ,  Y10T24/45168 ,  Y10T29/49782 ,  Y10T29/49783 ,  Y10T29/49785

摘要： A slider-operated fastener comprises first and second opposing tracks including respective first and second interlocking profiles and respective first and second fins extending downward from the respective first and second profiles. The first and second fins are sealed to each other by a plurality of spaced preseals. After generating each preseal, a notch is formed in the profiles and upper portions of the fins at the generated preseal. To install a slider onto the fastener, the slider is initially positioned within the respective notch and then threaded onto the fastener in response to relative movement of the slider and the fastener. Either before or after the steps of forming each preseal and respective notch and installing the respective slider, the fastener is attached to a moving web of plastic film. The fastener-carrying web is later folded and sealed to form individual plastic bags. The preseals are advantageous in that they allow the fastener to be controlled during such downstream operations as notch formation and slider installation and when the fastener is tensioned by various rollers in the bag making machine. The preseals keep the interlocked profiles together and prevent them from moving longitudinally relative to each other. In addition, the preseals generally encompass the respective notches to assist in providing a leakproof barrier to entry into an interior of the fastener between the fins via the notches. This leakproof barrier is effective in the ultimately formed plastic bags.

摘要翻译： 滑块操作的紧固件包括第一和第二相对的轨道，包括相应的第一和第二互锁轮廓以及从相应的第一和第二轮廓向下延伸的相应的第一和第二翼片。 第一和第二散热片通过多个间隔的预压件彼此密封。 在产生每个预制件之后，在所产生的预制件的翅片的型材和上部形成切口。 为了将滑块安装到紧固件上，滑块首先被定位在相应的凹口内，然后响应于滑块和紧固件的相对运动而被拧到紧固件上。 在形成每个预制件和相应的切口的步骤之前或之后，并且安装相应的滑块，紧固件被附接到移动的塑料薄膜。 随后将紧固件承载网折叠并密封以形成单个塑料袋。 预制件的优点在于，它们允许在诸如凹口形成和滑块安装的下游操作期间以及当制袋机中的各种辊紧固紧固件时控制紧固件。 预制件将互锁型材保持在一起，并防止它们相对于彼此纵向移动。 此外，预压件通常包括相应的凹口以帮助提供防漏屏障，以经由凹口进入翅片之间的紧固件内部。 这种防漏屏障在最终形成的塑料袋中是有效的。

公开(公告)号：US20090127371A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US12321398

申请日：2009-01-21

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

IPC分类号： B65H23/188 ,  B65H23/04

CPC分类号： B65B9/20 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B65B9/06 ,  B65B61/188 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  B65D75/5805 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T29/533

摘要： The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking members. The first and second interlocking members of the zipper are interlocked together. The first interlocking member of the zipper is attached to the web at an intermediate portion of the web between the first and second edges of the web. The second interlocking member has an attachment region that is facing away from the web. One edge of the web is folded away from the zipper and toward the other edge of the web. Unit operations are performed on the zipper to create zipper segments from the zipper while the zipper is exposed. Each of the zipper segments is associated with an individual food package made from the web.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于将产品包装在具有附接到其上的拉链的材料卷材中的方法。 该方法包括提供具有第一和第二边缘的材料纤维网和包括第一和第二互锁构件的拉链。 拉链的第一和第二互锁构件互锁在一起。 拉链的第一互锁构件在幅材的第一和第二边缘之间的幅材的中间部分处附接到幅材。 第二互锁构件具有背离腹板的附接区域。 网的一个边缘从拉链折回并且朝向幅材的另一边缘折叠。 在拉链上执行单元操作，以在拉链暴露时从拉链创建拉链片段。 每个拉链片段与由网制成的单独的食品包装相关联。

公开(公告)号：US07779605B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US12321398

申请日：2009-01-21

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

IPC分类号： B65B61/18 ,  B31B1/90

CPC分类号： B65B9/20 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B65B9/06 ,  B65B61/188 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  B65D75/5805 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T29/533

摘要： A unit operation station for use in a web processing machine comprising: a shuttle system including an input roller for receiving a web and an attached zipper, an output roller and a the connecting element for maintaining the input roller and the output roller in a fixed position relative to each other; a plurality of stations performing distinct operations for mechanically altering the attached zipper, one of the plurality of stations including a slider-insertion mechanism for placing a slider onto the zipper; a web path located beyond the input roller and including the plurality of stations; a driver for providing reciprocating movement to the shuttle system to cause intermittent movement of the web and the attached zipper along the web path; wherein the output roller releases the web and the attached zipper at a rate substantially equal to a continuous input feed rate of the web and the attached zipper, and wherein the shuttle system moves at a speed substantially equal to the continuous input/output feed rate of the web as it enters and exits the plurality of stations.

摘要翻译： 一种用于卷筒纸加工机器的单元操作台，包括：梭子系统，包括用于接收卷筒纸和附接拉链的输入辊，输出辊和用于将输入辊和输出辊保持在固定位置的连接元件 相对于彼此; 多个站执行不同的操作以机械地改变附接的拉链，所述多个站中的一个站包括用于将滑块放置在拉链上的滑块插入机构; 位于所述输入辊之外并且包括所述多个站的网路径; 用于向往复系统提供往复运动以使卷筒纸和附着的拉链沿着卷筒纸路径的间歇运动的驱动器; 其中所述输出辊以基本上等于所述腹板和附接的拉链的连续输入进给速率的速率释放所述腹板和附接的拉链，并且其中所述梭系统以基本上等于连续输入/输出进给速率 网络进入和退出多个站点。

公开(公告)号：US07178309B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US11180484

申请日：2005-07-13

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

IPC分类号： B65B61/18

CPC分类号： B65B9/20 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B65B9/06 ,  B65B61/188 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  B65D75/5805 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T29/533

摘要： The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking members. The first and second interlocking members of the zipper are interlocked together. The first interlocking member of the zipper is attached to the web at an intermediate portion of the web between the first and second edges of the web. The second interlocking member has an attachment region that is facing away from the web. One edge of the web is folded away from the zipper and toward the other edge of the web. Unit operations are performed on the zipper to create zipper segments from the zipper while the zipper is exposed. Each of the zipper segments is associated with an individual food package made from the web.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于将产品包装在具有附接到其上的拉链的材料卷材中的方法。 该方法包括提供具有第一和第二边缘的材料纤维网和包括第一和第二互锁构件的拉链。 拉链的第一和第二互锁构件互锁在一起。 拉链的第一互锁构件在幅材的第一和第二边缘之间的幅材的中间部分处附接到幅材。 第二互锁构件具有背离腹板的附接区域。 网的一个边缘从拉链折回并且朝向幅材的另一边缘折叠。 在拉链上执行单元操作，以在拉链暴露时从拉链创建拉链片段。 每个拉链片段与由网制成的单独的食品包装相关联。

公开(公告)号：US06918234B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-19

申请号：US10368125

申请日：2003-02-18

申请人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

发明人： Toby R. Thomas ,  Alexander R. Provan ,  Craig E. Cappel ,  Larry E. Benedict ,  Gerald R. Winiecki

IPC分类号： B65B9/06 ,  B65B9/20 ,  B65B61/18 ,  B65B9/00

CPC分类号： B65B9/20 ,  B31B70/8132 ,  B65B9/06 ,  B65B61/188 ,  B65D33/2591 ,  B65D75/5805 ,  Y10S493/927 ,  Y10T29/533

摘要： The present invention relates to a process used for packaging a product in a web of material that has a zipper attached thereto. The process includes providing a web of material having first and second edges and a zipper including first and second interlocking members. The first and second interlocking members of the zipper are interlocked together. The first interlocking member of the zipper is attached to the web at an intermediate portion of the web between the first and second edges of the web. The second interlocking member has an attachment region that is facing away from the web. One edge of the web is folded away from the zipper and toward the other edge of the web. Unit operations are performed on the zipper to create zipper segments from the zipper while the zipper is exposed. Each of the zipper segments is associated with an individual food package made from the web.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于将产品包装在具有附接到其上的拉链的材料卷材中的方法。 该方法包括提供具有第一和第二边缘的材料纤维网和包括第一和第二互锁构件的拉链。 拉链的第一和第二互锁构件互锁在一起。 拉链的第一互锁构件在幅材的第一和第二边缘之间的幅材的中间部分处附接到幅材。 第二互锁构件具有背离腹板的附接区域。 网的一个边缘从拉链折回并且朝向幅材的另一边缘折叠。 在拉链上执行单元操作，以在拉链暴露时从拉链创建拉链片段。 每个拉链片段与由网制成的单独的食品包装相关联。